Through the GYW project, we aim to equip young people with fewer opportunities with the necessary green skills to reduce their risk of marginalization in the labor market during the transition to a greener and more environmentally sustainable economy. Our objectives are threefold: 1. Develop green skills for marginalized youth through an e-course, helping them secure employment in a sustainable economy (WP2). 2. Empower youth workers and organization representatives with green skills and encourage them to implement activities that help marginalized youth reduce their risk of exclusion from the labour market (WP3). 3. Prepare young people for work in the green economy by providing them with knowledge of sustainable development and behavioural strategies to adapt to new working conditions (WP4). Overall, we aim to promote green education as a tool to support marginalized youth, ensuring that they are prepared for and can thrive in the changing labour market.
We applied for this project to address the pressing need to equip young people, especially those at risk of marginalization, with the skills required to thrive in the green and sustainable economy. As Europe rapidly transitions towards climate neutrality and digital transformation, many young people face challenges entering or adapting to the labour market. This project focuses on upskilling and reskilling, ensuring that youth with fewer opportunities can remain competitive and avoid marginalization during this shift. It also addresses the need for youth workers and organizations to enhance their competence in sustainable development, enabling them to better prepare and support young people in securing employment in a greener economy. By aligning with EU initiatives like the European Green Deal and the Pact for Skills, the project seeks to promote social fairness, competitiveness, and resilience in response to future challenges.